The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and opinion.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle and right ankle disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional examination and opinion.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are being remanded due to the need for additional examination and opinion.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and opinion.
The deciding factor: Additional evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran has a current low back disability that is related to his active service, including an evaluation of abnormal spine upon separation from active service.,Additional evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran has a current left or right ankle disability that is related to his active service. The VA examiner did not address the Veteran's and his spouse's reports of continuous low back pain since separation from active service.,Additional evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran has a current peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities that is related to his active service, including presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The VA examiner did not provide an opinion on whether the Veteran's current disabilities are directly related to his active service.,Additional evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran has a current heart disability that is related to his active service, including presumed exposure to herbicide agents.
- Claimed conditions
- low back disability, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, peripheral neuropathy of left upper extremity, peripheral neuropathy of right upper extremity, peripheral neuropathy of left lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of right lower extremity, heart disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 28, 2021
- Citation
- 21066117
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What this means for you
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